Erosive/ ulcerative/ mucosal lichen planus

Question 1

most commin form of mucosal lo, usually chronic. bet 10-15% of pxs w oral lp will also have skin lesions.

Answer 1

Oral mucosal lp

Question 2

Oral LP in women begins how many years after than in man

Answer 2

10 yea later than men

Question 3

The most common pattern in oral LP is what

Answer 3

Ulcerative dirm (40%)

Erythematous pattern -37%

Classic reticular lesion - 23%

Question 4

percent involvement
Buccal mucosa
gingiva
tongue

Answer 4

buccal- 90%
gingiva more than 50%
tongue/in about 40%

Question 5

percent involvement of lower lip compared to the upper lip lp

Answer 5

Low lip 15%

upper lip 2%

Question 6

This drug treatment can lead to exacerbation of labial lp w extensive erosion and crusting.

Answer 6

Imiquimod tx